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AD02 SLK

2003 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk59,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 SLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,426 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 94,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,227 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 90,516 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,185 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,060 miles

plastic underfloor panels ftd which obscure some checkable items

Fail 31 Aug 2017 79,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front exhaust pipe brackets 1 heavily corroded other snapped still solid

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,771 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 77,464 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,945 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 74,945 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2014 74,309 miles

STRONG ADVISE exhaust system corroded, downpipe bracket corroded and snapped but still secure, front pipe bracket corroded and thinning and starting to split. still secure at present

corrosion on vehicle underside

front tyres worn slightly bias to inner edges

nearside headlamp lens condensated resulting in poor beam image

offside rear tyre perished

rear coilsprings corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen stonechipped

Fail 28 May 2014 74,309 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

STRONG ADVISE exhaust system corroded, downpipe bracket corroded and snapped but still secure, front pipe bracket corroded and thinning and starting to split. still secure at present

corrosion on vehicle underside

engine management lamp illuminated

front tyres worn slightly bias to inner edges

nearside headlamp lens condensated resulting in poor beam image

offside rear tyre perished

rear coilsprings corroding

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,304 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,932 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 72,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,764 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 29,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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AD02 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 59,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD02 SLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD02 SLK registered?

AD02 SLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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